Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash
The Mundi Mundi Bash is Australia’s newest remote outback music festival set on the Mundi Mundi Plains 40km north west of Broken Hill, with the rugged Barrier Ranges as the backdrop. Search Search and Stay for Broken Hill holiday rental accommodation take the week or more and make a holiday of it.
To be staged in August each year and drawing a family (and dog!) friendly crowd from every corner of Australia, the Mundi Mundi Bash is a bucket list event you simply must tick off!
Our stellar line up of iconic Australian musicians, complement this amazing outback setting which is bound to leave you wanting more! What could possibly be better than sitting under the big outback starry sky, rocking to the likes of Paul Kelly, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano or John Williamson?!?
For 3 days the red dirt of the iconic Mundi Mundi plains will transforms into ‘Mundiville’; the temporary mini town with its own network of roads and pathways. The festival site is suitable for all types of campers: caravans, camper trailers, tents and swags or bring your big rig! With sealed roads right to the festival it’s easy to get there in a 2 wheel drive or any sort of caravan or trailer.
Kick back and relax, enjoy the big blue skies by day and the brightest starlit skies by night, the spectacular outback sunrise and sunsets, the sweeping vistas and stunning red plains, the outback hospitality and campsite camaraderie, and of course the great music over 3 days and nights.
The Mundi Mundi Bash is more than just music! Pull on your boots and dance your way into the record books or dress in your finest drags and help us in giving back! Take a heli flight and enjoy a birds eye view of Mundiville, or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground why not try a camel ride?
Grab an early entry pass and enter the festival a couple of days earlier to settle in and enjoy a big screen movie under the stars. Or start your day with a sunrise yoga session on the plains.
Grab your family and friends, there is something for young and old! Hook up the trailer or sling your swag on the roof, plan your epic outback adventure, and let us welcome you to Australia’s newest outback music festival where you’ll make memories that last a lifetime!
Visit Broken Hill
Broken Hill itself is steeped in rich history, and is an iconic outback destination that all Australians should visit at least once in their lifetime. Whether you are coming from the north, south, east or west there are many outback travelling routes that lead to Broken Hill, and the outback road trip is all part of the adventure. The legendary outback city of Broken Hill is rich with history, a vibrant artistic community and cast of colourful characters. Discover amazing galleries, famous sculptures, cool cafes, palatial federation heritage and towering mining landmarks in Australia’s first heritage-listed city. Visit Search and Stay to find the perfect Broken Hill holiday house.
Broken Hill Mining History
Learn about the city’s fascinating history on the Broken Hill Heritage Walk Tour. A stroll down Argent Street reveals many great shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes including The Palace Hotel. You might recognise this iconic hotel from the cult Australian movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Search and Stay offers holiday rentals in and around Broken Hill, just a short stroll or drive from the iconic Palace Hotel.
Broken Hill is Australia’s oldest mining town, with a colonial history dating back to the 1880s. Poised dramatically above the landscape, the Line of Lode Miner’s Memorial celebrates the life and work of more than 800 miners who lost their lives here. This striking memorial provides a commanding view of the town. Albert Kersten Mining and Mineral Museum offer a hands-on insight into the science of geology and mining. See artefacts from the city’s mining history and almost 2,000 specimens, including an impressive 42kg silver nugget, and learn the story of the Royal Flying Doctors Service and the vital work they continue to do. Rent a holiday home on Search and Stay to integrate yourself in the true and historical culture of Broken Hill.
Art in Broken Hill
The Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is the oldest regional gallery in NSW. See works from the Brushmen of the Bush, a group of five artists who included Pro Hart, Eric Minchin and Jack Absalom. There’s also an excellent collection of Indigenous works from Badger Bates, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri and Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Find a Broken Hill holiday home on Search and Stay and take time to stroll through the Art Gallery and purchase a souvenir of your journey.
There are many other galleries and studios in town, including the Pro Hart Gallery and Willy Nilly Art. Twenty minutes’ drive north of Broken Hill, you’ll find the stunning Living Desert Sculptures. Created by 12 international artists in 1993, the dramatic sandstone sculptures adorn a trail through the centre of the Living Desert Reserve. Find a Broken Hill holiday home on Search and Stay and take time to stroll through the Art Gallery and purchase a souvenir of your journey.
The Broken Heel Festival, held in September, features divas, DJs, and live music that pays homage to the iconic film and stage musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Other great Broken Hill events are the Heritage Festival in April and the Perfect Light Film Festival in November.
Where to Eat & Drink in Broken Hill
There’s plenty of ways to enjoy a cold drink in Broken Hill, from classic pubs and bars such as the famous Palace Hotel to the welcoming Broken Hill Distillery. For a delicious breakfast and great coffee head for the Silly Goat Cafe, or drop in to Bell’s Milk Bar for a delicious milkshake topped with authentic 1950s decor.
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